More studying for the oral test... I always get the cloud clearances mixed up for the various air space. So I'm going to jot them here in the hopes that it'll help me to remember when the examiner asks.

Class A

Doesn't apply. No VFR flights are allowed in class A.

Class B

3 mile visibility and remain clear of clouds.

Class C

3 mile visibility and remain 500 below, 1000 above, and 2000 horizontal from clouds.

Class D

3 mile visibility and remain 500 below, 1000 above, and 2000 horizontal from clouds. (Same as class C)

Class E

Below 10,000 MSL: 3 mile visibility and remain 500 below, 1000 above, and 2000 horizontal from clouds. (Same as class C)

Above 10,000 MSL: 5 mile visibility 1000 above, 1000 below, and 1 mile horizontal from clouds.

Class G - Daytime

0 - 1,200 AGL: 1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.

1,200 AGL - 10,000 MSL: 1 mile visibility and 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal from clouds.

10,000 MSL - 14,500 MSL: 5 mile visibility, 1000 below, 1000 above, and 1 mile horizontal. (Same as class E.)

Exceptions in FAR 91.155(b) for things like National Wildlife Areas, etc..

Class G - Night

0 - 1,200 AGL: 3 mile visibility and 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal from clouds.

1,200 AGL - 10,000 MSL: 3 mile visibility and 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal from clouds.

Posted by jzawodn at March 19, 2003 05:23 PM

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